Talking about Courtroom Scheduling

Under the article “County Board Considers Multi-Million Dollar Construction,” commenter “Questioning” has a couple of sentences about the court system’s wasting people’s time that I would like to comment on. Here’s the whole comment with the part that interested me … Continue reading

Scott Gessert Urges Boycott of Woodstock’s Special Census So Council Can’t Raise Taxes without a Referendum

During the last Woodstock City Council election, Scott Gessert ran for City Council. He didn’t succeed, but has retained an interest in city affairs, especially the special U.S. Census. Gessert has called on residents who don’t want the City of … Continue reading

Zane Seipler Posts Commentary on Channel 7 Interviews of Zinke and Prim

Some may remember the Ethics Complaint I filed with the so-called McHenry County Ethics Commission about the email that Undersheriff Andy Zinke sent to County Board members “explaining” his non-gesture to the crowd on Dole Avenue at Crystal Lake’s Independence … Continue reading

Religious Freedom Rally against Obamacare Mandates at Woodstock Courthouse Noon Saturday

The poster I received says that folks are gathering again this Saturday at the Woodstock Courthouse to support religious freedom.  It is focused on Obamacare’s mandate to provide services found unacceptable by the Catholic Church. The print on the poster … Continue reading

Candidate Sought for County Building Commission Slot

A press release from the McHenry County Board: “The McHenry County Board is accepting applications from individuals interested in appointment to the McHENRY COUNTY PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION. “Incumbents may apply for reappointment. “A strong financial background is preferred with engineering … Continue reading

County McHenry County Officials Talk about Energy Efficiencies

McHenry County Board Chairman Ken Koehler and John Hadley, Director of Facilities, are featured on a YouTube presentation about the use of Federal dollars to improve energy efficiency. Hadley talks about the retrofitting of windows, which don’t have a big … Continue reading

Paying Taxes Under Protest – Part 1 – Building the New Courthouse Without a Referendum

Yesterday, I brought up how Huntley School Board President Shawn Green, a policeman, didn’t seem to know the difference between a criminal and a civil case. That brought to mind a chain of events in my life that started with … Continue reading

Paying Taxes Under Protest – Part 1 – Building the New Courthouse Without a Referendum

Yesterday, I brought up how Huntley School Board President Shawn Green, a policeman, didn’t seem to know the difference between a criminal and a civil case. That brought to mind a chain of events in my life that started with … Continue reading